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Get Outdoors What are parents to do when it comes to entertaining their toddlers all summer long?

Summer Outdoor Games for Toddlers By Lyndsey Frey

Amy Chand, exercise physiologist for Akron Children’s Healthy Active Living program, says getting kids active and outdoors is not only a great way to turn those frowns upside down — it’s important for their health, too. “Kids are naturally drawn to physical play outdoors,” Chand says. “Staying active is important for a child’s development. Exercise through play helps kids gain muscle strength and coordination, increase flexibility, and develop their fine and gross motor skills.” In addition, staying fit can improve self-esteem, help maintain a healthy weight and decrease the risk of serious illness, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. Not to mention, outdoor play is vital for the absorption of vitamin D, says Chand. “As Ohioans, we have low vitamin D levels because we’re not out in the light most of the day,” she says. “Vitamin D is crucial for a toddler’s good health and development by helping to build strong teeth and bones.” So get your little ones up off the couch this summer and into the great outdoors. It’s a matter of their health. Chand offers five active, outdoor activities to keep your toddler on the move and smiling — maybe even giggling — all summer long. There’s no need to travel far. These games can be played right in your own backyard.

CATERPILLAR HOPSCOTCH

On your driveway or sidewalk, use chalk to draw a large circle, about two or three feet in diameter, with a caterpillar face and antennae. Then, draw 10 or more smaller circles to create a jumbosized caterpillar. Using a stopwatch, challenge your toddler to run from one end of the caterpillar to the other. They also can step or jump from circle to circle. Number the circles and vary their colors for an educational tool to teach your child number recognition and colors. For example, encourage your little critter to jump from the red circle to the blue one.

OBSTACLE CHALLENGE

Create an obstacle course using cones, hula-hoops and other household objects. Let your creativity, and your child’s interests and abilities, drive you. For example, kids could step or jump in and out of hula-hoops, run around and in between cones, or crawl under a line of kitchen chairs. For toddlers, keep it simple by focusing on one activity at a time. Have fun taking the first turn as you demonstrate how to do the obstacle course.

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BACKYARD SCAVENGER HUNT Start by cutting out fun shapes — such as circles, hearts, butterflies or caterpillars — using colorful construction paper. Your toddler can even color or decorate the shapes. Next, “hide” them in your backyard. Make sure they’re mostly visible — and reachable. Then, have your toddler search and find the shapes using a basket or butterfly net. You can use a stopwatch to make it even more exciting.

BEACH BALL TOSS

Using a permanent marker, write a different movement, such as jumping, dancing or walking backward, on every color on a beach ball. Then, standing across from each other, throw or roll the ball back and forth. Perform the activity that’s on whichever color your toddler’s hands land when they catch the beach ball.

10 Tips for a Safe Return to Playgrounds By Suzi Schenkenberger

Photo by Kim Stahnke

virus may spread when people touch contaminated objects and then touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If bathrooms aren’t nearby, the CDC recommends using hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.

hile playgrounds offer kids vital physical, cognitive and social interaction crucial for their development, they also offer an opportunity for injuries. As kids race back to playgrounds, here are 10 tips to help keep them safe — from germs and injuries.

1. Know the park rules.

Before heading out, and to avoid disappointment, review updates from the local health department to understand pandemic orders and/or rules in each community.

2. Stay away from a crowded

playground. It’s best to use a playground during off-peak times so children can maintain distance while playing. Adults who are supervising children also should be mindful of social distancing from others in and around the playground space.

3. Children should wear masks

on the playground. The CDC recommends wearing masks at playgrounds. Face coverings are believed to reduce transmission of the virus. Remember, face coverings shouldn’t be placed on children age 2 and younger or those with sensory issues. Also, be sure to take breaks often and drink plenty of water to avoid overheating.

4. Keep hands clean and away from faces. Wash children’s hands before and after playtime, since the

5. Inspect the playground.

Playgrounds haven’t been in use since before the winter months, so take a look around to make sure the playground is clean and wellmaintained. Report problems to the park if you see issues.

6. Make sure equipment is age-

appropriate. Playground equipment is typically designed for three different age groups: kids under 2, 2- to 5-yearolds, and 5- to 12-year-olds. Make sure children use equipment that’s right for their age.

7. Avoid lapses in supervision.

Make the playground a phone-free zone. Be present and engaged while kids are playing to help prevent injuries. Young kids can’t always gauge distances properly and aren’t capable of foreseeing dangerous situations by themselves.

8. Teach children about

playground safety. Remind kids how to use equipment safely, keep distance between others — no pushing or roughhousing — and stay out of the path of moving equipment such as swings.

9. Dress kids for safe play. Make

sure children wear appropriate shoes with traction and that laces are tied. Also, don’t dress them in clothes with drawstrings, scarves or anything else that dangles, which can get caught on equipment accidentally.

10. Beware of hot surfaces. Some equipment, such as slides, swings and stairs, can heat up to extreme temperatures in the hot summer months, so be sure to check them before play. Visit akronchildrens.org for more information

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Summer Activities h By Denise Koet

In the beginning of summer, it seems like days of limitless possibility stretch before us. Even so, it might not take long before choruses of “I’m bored” start to echo throughout the house. Keep your kids — and yourself — entertained with these fun ideas. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, there’s something to do every day, with a few extra ideas thrown in for good measure. 1. Plan a road trip

2. Take a family bike ride 3. Stay up late and go stargazing 4. Go to an amusement park 5. Have a picnic 6. Go swimming at a pool or pond 7. Watch fireworks 8. Plan a beach day

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10. Go to a drive-in movie theater 11. Play Frisbee or catch

12. Shop at a local farmers market 13. Attend an outdoor concert 14. Play in the rain 15. Visit a new-to-you museum

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Make Tie-dye Shirts

17. Catch fireflies

18. Visit an arcade

19. Go bird watching 20. Donate old toys and clothes to a charity 21. Plant a garden 22. Hold a Lego building competition 23. Visit a new playground or park 24. Make slime or homemade playdough 26. Attend a county fair 27. Build an obstacle course 28. Go fishing 29. Bargain-hunt at garage sales 30. Take a cooking class 31. Go ice skating at an indoor rink 32. Have breakfast for dinner 33. Plan a DIY spa day 34. Stay in your PJs all day for a movie marathon 35. Visit a water park or splash pad 36. Host a garage sale 37. Make homemade pizza

38. Take a virtual field trip

70. Complete a challenging puzzle together

39. Order a treat at a local ice cream shop

71. Explore other cultures

39. Go to the zoo

72. Watch a sunrise or sunset 73. Create a chalk mural on the driveway

40. Make paper airplanes and see whose flies the farthest 41. Attend a storytime (in-person or virtual) 42. Visit a farm that offers pick-your-own produce 43. Camp out in the backyard 44. Play charades 45. Perform random acts of kindness 46. Have a “screen-free” day 47. Pick wildflowers 48. Make a time capsule 49. Host a sleepover or virtual party 50. Take an art class 51. Plant flowers in your yard 52. Make birthday cards for friends and family 53. Have a pillow fight 54. Go for a hike

55. Make Homemade Popsicles 56. Fly a kite

57. Make up a dance routine 58. Celebrate Christmas in July 59. Relax in a hammock 60. Create a family reading nook 61. Go roller skating 62. Serve breakfasts in bed 63. Create a backyard scavenger hunt 64. Feed ducks or fish at a local pond 65. Have a family game night with special snacks and prizes 66. Write your own stories for each other 67. Hold a driveway car wash 68. Make suncatchers 69. Create your own recipe

74. Visit a new neighborhood or city 75. Have a campfire and make s’mores 76. Climb a tree 77. Participate in a birthday parade for a friend 78. Paint rocks and hide them for others to find 79. Do fun science experiments together 80. Play yard games: tag, Simon says, giant Jenga, corn hole, etc.

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Have a Water Balloon and Squirt Gun Fight 82. Visit a nature center 83. Buy a treat from an ice cream truck 84. Attend a local sporting event 85. Make mud pies 86. Go on a shopping spree 87. Learn something new together 88. Build a blanket fort 89. Lie on your backs and look for shapes in the clouds 90. Go puddle jumping 91. Participate in your library’s summer reading program 92. Get family photos taken 93. Eat alfresco at a local restaurant 94. Volunteer for a local charity 95. Spend a rainy day at an indoor play place 96. Have a lemonade stand 97. Play a game of mini-golf 98. Skip rocks on a nearby pond 99. Pick up trash in your neighborhood or at the park 100. Build and hang your own bird feeder

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AFTER THE PANDEMIC SEEMED TO TAKE AWAY LAST SUMMER, WE’RE FINALLY STARTING TO EMERGE INTO SOMETHING RESEMBLING A NORMAL WORLD. WE’VE ALL HAD A LITTLE CABIN FEVER, AND WE’RE READY TO GO OUT EXPLORING AGAIN. WITH THAT REKINDLED INTEREST, HERE ARE SOME PLACES THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO SCRATCH ANY ITCH YOU MIGHT HAVE.

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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE GREAT LAKES, TOLEDO The history of America is intertwined with the

history of the Great Lakes. This museum, opened at its current site in 2014, details important history, from the formation of the lakes as glaciers receded thousands of years ago to their strategic importance in the War of 1812 and in the growth of American industry. (As an added bonus, you’re not far from that other Toledo landmark, Tony Packo’s restaurant.) 419-214-5000; nmgl.org PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE GREAT LAKES

PUT-IN-BAY The village on South Bass Island in Lake Erie has

acquired a reputation for, uh, let’s say adult-inclined fun and frivolity. But there are plenty of family-friendly activities as well, including the historic Perry’s Victory and International Peace Monument (on a clear day, they say you can see Detroit, Cleveland and Canada from the top) and the newly-expanded Lake Erie Nature and Wildlife Center. Pick up a brochure with a map of the new Kids Love Put-in-Bay trail for further suggestions, or find it online. visitputinbay.com PHOTOS COURTESY OF LAKE ERIE SHORES AND ISLANDS

CEDAR POINT, SANDUSKY What’s summer without a trip to Cedar Point? Last year was supposed to be a celebration of the venerable amusement park’s sesquicentennial, a true milestone for any business. But most of the attendant festivities were postponed until this year. The park is still just as fun as you remember, with rides and activities for all ages. cedarpoint.com PHOTO COURTESY OF CEDAR POINT

CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK There’s one

national park in Ohio, and it’s not far from Cleveland. The park, encompassing the Cuyahoga River through southern Cuyahoga and northern Summit counties, was named a national recreation area in 1974 and then a national park in 2000. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad runs train excursions through it, and the Towpath Trail — with its origins as part of the canal network through Ohio — is available for hikers and bikers, as well. nps.gov/cuva Photo Courtesy of Cuyahoga Valley National Park

CLEVELAND CULTURAL GARDENS What started

with a 200-acre donation by John D. Rockefeller in 1896 — not far from University Circle and Little Italy — has blossomed into the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, a series of 33 different gardens, each representing a nationality of origin for Cleveland residents. The ethnic groups that manage each garden — reflecting first the European immigrants that came to Cleveland in the early 20th century and now including Asian and African communities — regularly sponsor events in their gardens, and One World Day returns this summer for its 75th anniversary. clevelandculturalgardens.org

PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME, CANTON

In 1920, a group of pro football owners gathered at a Hupmobile dealership in Canton to form a new league — and 42 years later, that origin made Canton the natural home for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It’s a repository for memorabilia from the game’s early days — leather helmets, uniforms from teams that have long since folded and an assortment of equipment that looks ridiculously primitive now — but it’s also an interactive living museum, with virtual reality and video games. 330-456-8207; profootballhof.com PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

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BUTLER ART INSTITUTE, YOUNGSTOWN In 1919, Joseph

Butler, one of Youngstown’s pre-eminent industrialists — as well as a historian and a patron of the arts — built a fireproof repository for his already sizeable American art collection. In the century since, the collection has grown to include more than 22,000 pieces, reflecting everything from American masters like John James Audubon, Albert Bierstadt and Norman Rockwell to Pop artists like Andy Warhol. There even are artists who are famous in other fields, including actress Kim Novak and musicians John Mellencamp and Tony Bennett. 330-743-1107; butlerart. com PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BUTLER ART INSTITUTE

NATIONAL VETERANS MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL, COLUMBUS Opened in 2018, this museum is dedicated to showing

“how veterans are made” — including the ideals that led them to military service, the experiences they might have had in the armed forces from colonial days up to the present, and the desire to be good citizens and good neighbors that doesn’t end with their military service. The museum is interactive, with everything from stations to draw and write notes to veterans to an opportunity to carry military gear (intended for kids, but also popular with the veterans themselves). 888-987-6866; nationalvmm.org PHOTO BY BRAD FEINKNOPF

CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER In the 1920s, the Queen City was

served by a multitude of railroad stations. Plans were made for a union terminal, and in 1933, the Art Deco masterpiece opened. Today, the station is the Cincinnati Museum Center, reopened in 2018 after a two-year renovation to update its utilities, repair structural issues that come with a nearly 90-yearold building, and return it to its former glory. Under the massive rotunda — still decorated with the murals detailing important people and moments in Ohio history — are entrances to a variety of museums, from a history museum to a new Holocaust and Humanity Museum. There also is a children’s museum and a natural history museum. cincymuseum.org PHOTO BY CODY HEFNER

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SUMMER GADGETS By Angela Gartner

With the weather warming up and more families outdoors, whether in their backyards or travelling to a destination, here are few products to think about for summer adventures. SMiLE Soft LED Night Lanterns Whether you’re camping out under the stars, hiding out in a pillow fort, sleeping away at camp, visiting relatives, or the power is out, the SMiLE LED Lantern is a cheerful light source. Perfect to keep for emergencies at home, car or camper. The camouflage lanterns have a child-safe phosphorescent body (recharges in any light-glow-in-thedark) when LED mode is off. spiceoflifeusa W-FAN The W-Fan is a bladeless, batteryoperated wearable that will keep you cooler during the summer hot and humid months. The neck fan is designed to be quiet, lightweight and to keep you cool during the hot and humid season! Features include: lightweight, USB Port w/cable for charging, bladeless, quiet and economical. spiceoflifeusa.com Light Up Duotone Hoop!

Illuminate your world with the Light Up Duotone Hoop. This hoop combines the patented V-grip technology with a dynamic LED light feature. The unique shape of the hoop makes doing tricks even easier, and the Light Up feature helps to create an original hooping experience. The Duotone hoop features a streamlined look with bright eye-catching colors. kess.com

Guess in 10 (Spin Master Games) It’s “The Quick Game of Smart Questions.” Players ask up to 10 questions to guess the item shown on the game card. Each card features hints and clues that might teach them something new. From animals to places and modes of transportation to countries, kids will have fun and learn interesting facts about new and familiar things. Available at retailers like Walmart and Amazon.

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FUN Listings Museums AKRON ART MUSEUM 1 S. High St., Akron 330-376-9185, akronartmuseum.org AKRON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 216 S. Main St. 330-396-6103, akronkids.org THE BONFOEY GALLERY 1710 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 216-621-0178, bonfoey.com

*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these attractions operating hours are subject to change. Please check with venues before attending to ensure times and availability are valid and to understand health guidelines. Please follow state guidelines, including wearing face coverings, maintaining 6 feet apart from others and washing hands. Please visit northeastohioparent.com for any updates on closings or re-openings.

CANTON CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM 123 6th St. SW, Canton 330-455-3603, cantonclassiccar.org

FAIRPORT HARBOR MARINE MUSEUM 129 Second St., Fairport Harbor 440-354-4825, fairportharborlighthouse.org

MAPS AIR MUSEUM 2260 International Parkway, N. Canton 330-896-6332, mapsairmuseum.org

CANTON MUSEUM OF ART 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton 330-453-7666, cantonart.org

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S AIR & SPACE MUSEUM 1501 N. Marginal Road, Cleveland 216-623-1111, iwasm.org

MCKINLEY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM 800 McKinley Monument Drive NW, Canton 330-455-7043, mckinleymuseum.org

CASTLE NOEL 260 S. Court St., Medina 330-721-6635, castlenoel.com CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF CLEVELAND 3813 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 216-791-7114, cmcleveland.org CLEVELAND HISTORY CENTER 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland 216-721-5722, wrhs.org CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland 216-231-4600, cmnh.org

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent 330-672-3450, kent.edu/museum LEARNING CENTER AND MONEY MUSEUM (FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF CLEVELAND) 1455 E. 6th St., Cleveland 216-579-3188, clevelandfed. org/en/learningcenter.aspx MALTZ MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood 216-593-0575, maltzmuseum.org

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THE MERRY-GO-ROUND MUSEUM 301 Jackson St., Sandusky 419-626-6111, merrygoroundmuseum.org MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART CLEVELAND 11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 216-421-8671, mocacleveland.org NORTHERN OHIO RAILWAY MUSEUM 5515 Buffham Road, Seville 330-769-5501, trainweb.org/norm

PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME 2121 George Halas Drive NW, Canton, 330-456-8207, profootballhof.com

DUNHAM TAVERN MUSEUM 6709 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 216-431-1060, dunhamtavern.org

SAUDER VILLAGE 22611 State Route 2, Archbold 800-590-9755, saudervillage.org

THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., Cleveland 216-781-7625, rockhall.com

GOODTIME III EXCURSION SHIP 825 E. 9th St. Pier, North Coast Harbor, Cleveland 216-861-5110, goodtimeiii.com

ST. HELENA III CANAL BOAT RIDES Canal Fulton Canalway Center 125 Tuscarawas St., Canal Fulton 330-854-6835, cityofcanalfulton-oh.gov

TRANSFORMER STATION 1460 W. 29th St., Cleveland 216-938-5429, transformerstation.org THE TROLL HOLE MUSEUM 228 E. Main St., Alliance 330-596-1157, thetrollhole.com

GRAYS ARMORY MUSEUM 1234 Bolivar Road, Cleveland 216-621-5938, graysarmory.com HALE FARM & VILLAGE 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath 330-666-3711, halefarm.org

Historical Sites & Tours

HASTINGS DAIRY 13181 Claridon Troy Road, Burton 440-635-0313, hastingsdairy.com

CENTURY VILLAGE MUSEUM 14653 E. Park St., Burton 440-834-1492, centuryvillagemuseum.org

HISTORIC ZOAR VILLAGE 198 Main St., Zoar 330-874-3011, historiczoarvillage.com

A CHRISTMAS STORY HOUSE 3159 W. 11th St., Cleveland 216-298-4919, achristmasstoryhouse.com

HOOVER HISTORICAL CENTER 1875 E. Maple St., N. Canton 330-490-7435, walsh.edu/ hoover-historical-center.html

CUYAHOGA VALLEY SCENIC RAILROAD Office: 1630 W. Mill St., Peninsula 330-439-5708, cvsr.com

JAMES A. GARFIELD NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor 440-255-8722, nps.gov/jaga LAKE ERIE CANOPY TOURS 4888 N. Broadway (State Route 534), Geneva-on-the-Lake 866-601-1973, lakeeriecanopytours.com MAPLESIDE FARMS 294 Pearl Road, Brunswick 330-225-5577, mapleside.com

STAN HYWET HALL & GARDENS 714 N. Portage Path, Akron 330-836-5533, stanhywet.org THE STEAMSHIP MATHER 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland 216-694-2000, glsc.org TREE FROG CANOPY TOURS 21899 Wally Road, Glenmont 740-599-2662, treefrogcanopytours.com WILDWOOD CULTURAL CENTER 7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor 440-974-5735, cityofmentor.com

CANALWAY CENTER 4524 E. 49th St., Cuyahoga Heights 216-206-1000, clevelandmetroparks.com COSI (CENTER OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY) 333 W. Broad St., Columbus 614-228-2674, cosi.org CROWN POINT ECOLOGY CENTER 3220 Ira Road, Bath 330-668-8992, crownpointecology.org F.A. SEIBERLING NATURE REALM 1828 Smith Road, Akron 330-865-8065, summitmetroparks.org GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland 216-694-2000, greatscience.org THE HOLDEN ARBORETUM 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland 440-946-4400, holdenarb.org

Nature & Science Centers

LAKE ERIE NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village 440-871-2900, lensc.org

AKRON FOSSILS AND SCIENCE CENTER 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley 330-665-3466, akronfossils.com

THE NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES 2600 S. Park Blvd., Cleveland 216-321-5935, shakerlakes.org

BRECKSVILLE NATURE CENTER 9000 Chippewa Creek Drive, Brecksville 440-526-1012, clevelandmetroparks.com

ROSCOE VILLAGE 600 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton 740-622-7644, roscoevillage.com

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BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org

FUN Listings NORTH CHAGRIN NATURE CENTER 401 Buttermilk Falls Pkwy., Mayfield Village 440-473-3370, clevelandmetroparks.com OH WOW! CHILDREN’S CENTER FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 15 Central Square, Youngstown 330-744-5914, ohwowkids.org OHIO BIRD SANCTUARY 3774 Orweiler Road, Mansfield 419-884-4295, ohiobirdsanctuary.com ROCKY RIVER NATURE CENTER 24000 Valley Parkway, N. Olmsted 440-734-6660, clevelandmetroparks.com SUSAN HAMBLEY NATURE CENTER 1473 Parschen Blvd., Brunswick 330-722-9364, medinacountyparks.com THE WILDERNESS CENTER 9877 Alabama Ave. S.W., Wilmot 330-359-5235, wildernesscenter.org WOLF CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center 330-722-9364, medinacountyparks.com

Theatres & Concerts AKRON CIVIC THEATRE 182 S. Main St., Akron 330-535-3179, akroncivic.com AURORA COMMUNITY THEATRE 115 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora 330-562-1818, auroracommunitytheatre.com

BLOSSOM MUSIC CENTER 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls 330-920-8040, clevelandamphitheater.com BW COMMUNITY ARTS SCHOOL Baldwin Wallace University, Berea 440-826-2365, bwcommunityarts.bw.edu CAIN PARK — EVANS AMPHITHEATER 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Hts. 216-371-3000, cainpark.com CANTON PALACE THEATRE 605 Market Ave. N., Canton 330-454-8172, cantonpalacetheatre.org CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATER 40 River St., Chagrin Falls 440-247-8955, cvlt.org CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE, THE ALLEN, OUTCALT AND HELEN THEATRES 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 216-241-6000, clevelandplayhouse.com CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland 216-631-2727, cptonline.org DOBAMA THEATRE 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Hts. 216-932-3396, dobama.org E.J. THOMAS HALL 198 Hill St., Akron 330-972-7570, uakron.edu/ej THE FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby 440-951-7500, fineartsassociation.org GREAT LAKES THEATER AT THE HANNA THEATRE AND MIMI OHIO THEATRE 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland 216-241-5490, greatlakestheater.org

HEIGHTS YOUTH THEATRE 3665 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Heights 216-923-1583, heightsyouththeatre.com LOCK 3 200 S. Main St., Akron 330-375-2877, lock3live.com MAGICAL THEATRE COMPANY 565 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton 330-848-3708, magicaltheatre.org NORTH CANTON PLAYHOUSE 525 7th St. NE, N. Canton 330-494-1613, northcantonplayhouse.com PLAYERS GUILD THEATRE 1001 Market Ave. N., Canton 330-453-7619, playersguildtheatre.com PLAYHOUSE SQUARE 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 216-771-4444, playhousesquare.org TALESPINNER CHILDREN’S THEATRE 5209 Detroit Ave., Cleveland 216-264-9680, talespinnercle.org WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron 330-836-2626, weathervaneplayhouse.com *(check all venues for re-openings updates)

Zoos, Aquariums & Farm Parks AFRICAN SAFARI WILDLIFE PARK 267 S. Lightner Road, Port Clinton 419-732-3606, africansafariwildlifepark.com AKRON ZOO 505 Euclid Ave., Akron 330-375-2550, akronzoo.org

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CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland 216-661-6500, clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo DERTHICK’S FARM 5182 State Route 82, Mantua 330-569-8661, derthickscornmaze.com GREATER CLEVELAND AQUARIUM 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland 216-862-8803, greaterclevelandaquarium. com THE FARM AT WALNUT CREEK 4147 County Road 114, Sugarcreek 330-893-4200, thefarmatwalnutcreek.com LAKE METROPARKS FARMPARK 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland 440-256-2122, lakemetroparks.com NICKAJACK FARMS 2955 Manchester Ave. NW, N. Lawrence 330-323-9714, nickajackfarms.com WAGON TRAILS ANIMAL PARK 907 Youngstown Kingsville Road SE, Vienna 330-539-4494, wagontrails.com

Water Parks BAYLOR BEACH PARK 8777 Manchester Ave. SW, Navarre 330-767-3031, baylorbeachpark.com CASTAWAY BAY 2001 Cleveland Road, Sandusky 419-627-2106, castawaybay.com CEDAR POINT SHORES 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky 419-627-2350, cedarpoint.com CLAY’S PARK 12951 Patterson St. NW, North Lawrence 330-854-6691, clayspark.com

CLEARWATER PARK AT AKRON/CANTON JELLYSTONE PARK 12712 Hoover Ave. NW, Uniontown 330-877-9800, akroncantonjellystone.com GREAT WOLF LODGE 4600 Milan Road, Sandusky 419-609-6000, greatwolf.com KALAHARI RESORT 7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky 877-525-2427, kalahariresorts.com PIONEER WATERLAND 10661 Kile Road, Chardon 440-285-0910, pioneerwaterland.com TWINSBURG WATER PARK 10260 1/2 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg 330-963-8710, mytwinsburg.com WALDAMEER WATER WORLD 220 Peninsula Drive, Erie, Pa. 814-838-3591, waldameer.com WATER WORKS FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER 2025 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls 330-971-8433, cityofcf.com WATERING HOLE SAFARI & WATER PARK 1530 S. Danbury Road, Port Clinton 419-732-6671, wateringholeatmonsoon.com

Amusement Parks CEDAR POINT 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky 419-627-2350, cedarpoint.com MEMPHIS KIDDIE PARK 10340 Memphis Ave., Brooklyn 216-941-5995, memphiskiddiepark.com

Parks, Gardens & Trails BEECH CREEK BOTANICAL GARDEN & NATURE PRESERVE 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance 330-829-7050, beechcreekgardens.org CANTON GARDEN CENTER 1615 Stadium Park Drive NW, Canton 330-455-6172, cantongardencenter.com CLEVELAND CULTURAL GARDENS IN ROCKEFELLER PARK 750 E. 88th St., Cleveland culturalgardens.org CLEVELAND BOTANICAL GARDEN 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland 216-721-1600, cbgarden.org CLEVELAND METROPARKS 4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland 216-635-3200, clevelandmetroparks.com CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK 15610 Vaughn Road, Brecksville 330-657-2752, nps.gov/cuva

OHIO & ERIE CANALWAY Cuyahoga County: 6801 Brecksville Road, Ste. 185, Independence 216-520-1825 Summit, Stark & Tuscarawas counties: 47 W. Exchange St., Akron 330-374-5657 ohioanderiecanalway.com OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF STATE PARKS & WATERCRAFT Operates 74 state parks throughout Ohio 866-OHIOPARKS, parks.ohiodnr.gov PORTAGE PARK DISTRICT 705 Oakwood St., Ste. 4, Ravenna 330-297-7728, portageparkdistrict.org PRESTON’S H.O.P.E. PLAYGROUND PARK 26001 S. Woodland Road, Beachwood prestonshope.com SECREST ARBORETUM & GARDENS 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster 330-263-3761, secrest.osu.edu

GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon 440-286-9516, geaugaparkdistrict.org HOLDEN ARBORETUM 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland 440-946-4400, holdenarb.org LAKE METROPARKS 11211 Spear Road, Concord Township 440-358-7275, lakemetroparks.com LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange 800-LCM-PARK, loraincountymetroparks.com MEDINA COUNTY PARK DISTRICT 6364 Deerview Lane 330-722-9364, medinacountyparks.com

STAN HYWET HALL & GARDENS 714 N. Portage Path, Akron 330-836-5533, stanhywet.org STARK PARKS 5300 Tyner St. NW, Canton 330-477-3552, starkparks.com SUMMIT COUNTY METRO PARKS 975 Treaty Line Road, Akron 330-867-5511, summitmetroparks.org

Sporting Events AKRON RUBBERDUCKS Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron, 330-253-5151, akronrubberducks.com CLEVELAND INDIANS Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland, 216-420-4487, indians.com

LAKE COUNTY CAPTAINS Classic Park, 35300 Vine St., Eastlake 440-975-8085, captainsbaseball.com LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS Sprenger Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon 440-934-3636, lakeeriecrushers.com

Skate Parks Indoor/ Outdoor BRUNSWICK SKATESTATION 1261 Industrial Parkway N., Brunswick 330-225-9842, skatestation.net CHAGRIN VALLEY ROLLER RINK 7151 S. Main St., Chagrin Falls 440-247-4224, skate.cvrr.com CITY SKATE CENTER 63 W. Walnut Ave., Painesville 440-352-2002, cityskatecenter.com JOY’S ROLLER RINK 5615 Andrews Road, Mentor-on-the-Lake 440-257-3631, joysrollerrink.wixsite.com/ joysrollerrink LAKEWOOD SKATE PARK 14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood lakewoodskatepark.com LORAIN SKATE WORLD 4952 W. Erie Ave., Lorain 440-282-2567, lorainskateworld.com MEDINA SKATELAND 3789 Pearl Road, Medina 330-723-5859, medinaskateland.com NORTH CANTON SKATE & ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 5475 Whipple Ave. NW, N. Canton 330-499-7170, northcantonskatecenter.com ROLL ARENA 908 Cleveland St., Elyria 440-366-6581, rollarena.biz

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KNIGHTS FIELD PARK SPRAYGROUND 701 Rebecca St., Wooster 330-263-5207, woosteroh.com

TRI-STAR SKATEBOARDS 5360 Brookpark Road, Cleveland 216-459-9000, tristarskateboards.com

LYNDHURST SPRAY PARK Brainard Park, 1840 Brainard Road, Lyndhurst 440-442-5844, lyndhurst-oh.com

UNITED SKATES OF AMERICA Wickliffe: 440-944-5301 Cleveland: 216-420-8821 unitedskates.com

MORTON PARK SPLASH PAD 22301 Morton Ave., Fairview Park 440-356-4444, fairviewparkrec.com

Pools, Swimming & Splash Parks BEACHWOOD FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER 26001 S. Woodland Road, Beachwood 216-831-0700, mandeljcc.org CUYAHOGA FALLS WADING POOLS LIONS PARK, LINDEN PARK, INDIAN MOUNTAIN PARK, QUIRK CULTURAL CENTER, VALLEY VISTA AND OAK PARK cityofcf.com EAGLE PARK SPLASH PAD 14730 N. Springdale Ave., Middlefield 440-632-5248, middlefieldohio.com FALLS RIVER SQUARE INTERACTIVE FOUNTAINS 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls 330-971-8225, cityofcf.com GEMINI CENTER SPRAYGROUND 21225 Lorain Road, Fairview Park 440-356-4444, fairviewparkrec.com HINCKLEY RESERVATION — SPILLWAY SWIM AND LEDGE POOL Near intersection of State and Bellus roads, Hinckley Twp. 330-278-4544, clevelandmetroparks.com

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MORTON POOL & SPRAYPARK 9325 Rosemary Lane, Mentor 440-257-5719, cityofmentor.com ORLANDO SPRAY PARK 30100 Twin Lakes Drive, Wickliffe 440-943-7100, cityofwickliffe.com SPRAYGROUND AT RICHMOND HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARK 27285 Highland Road, Richmond Heights 216-486-2474, richmondheightsohio.org QUARRY SPLASH PARK Quarry Park South, South Euclid 216-381-0400, cityofsoutheuclid.com WALSH SPRAY PARK 7221 Bellflower Road, Mentor 440-974-5720, cityofmentor.com WATER WORKS FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER 2025 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls 330-971-8433, cityofcf.com YMCA Various locations ymca.net

Beaches EDGEWATER BEACH Lakefront Reservation, Cleveland 216-635-3200, clevelandmetroparks.com FAIRPORT HARBOR LAKEFRONT PARK BEACH 301 Huntington Beach Drive, Fairport Harbor fairportharbor.org GENEVA STATE PARK BEACH 4499 Padanarum Road, Geneva 440-466-8400, ohiodnr.gov HEADLANDS BEACH STATE PARK 9601 Headlands Road, Mentor 440-466-8400, ohiodnr.gov HUNTINGTON BEACH Lake Road, Bay Village 216-635-3200, clevelandmetroparks.com LAKE ERIE SHORES & ISLANDS 216 E. Water St., Sandusky 419-625-2984, shoresandislands.com OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF STATE PARKS & WATERCRAFT Operates 74 state parks throughout Ohio 866-OHIOPARKS, ohiodnr.gov

Canoeing, Camping & Fishing BEST COAST WATER SPORTS 5404-A Lake Road E., Geneva 440-466-0333, bestcoastwatersports.com BREAKAWAY EXCURSIONS 17759 Valley Road, Auburn Twp. 440-773-2465, breakawayexcursions.com

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Y ADRENALINE MONKEY

Kick off your child’s summer adventure at Adrenaline Monkey. The facility is equipped with ninja warrior-style obstacle courses, rock climbing walls, an aerial ropes course, outdoor course, arcade, monkey bar, and event space. Take advantage of the 24,000-square foot facility by dropping in to play, hosting a birthday party, participating in summer camp or joining our warrior classes. Learn more by visiting adrenalinemonkeyfun.com.

AKRON ZOO

The Akron Zoo connects your life to wildlife with more than 1,000 amazing animals from around the globe. This spring, the Akron Zoo will expand when Wild Asia opens on May 29. The new area will recreate the southeast Asia jungles and Himalayan forests and feature a home for three endangered species: Sumatran tigers, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons. Uncover the mystery of Wild Asia at the Akron Zoo, akronzoo.org 2020-035 Glow Ads 2019 Currents NEO Parent 7 x 5.indd 1

CAMP HI CANOE & KAYAK

Come paddle the State Scenic Cuyahoga River. Celebrating 50 years, Camp Hi has canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards for beginners to experienced boaters. Choose a trip lasting from one to six hours. Paddles, life jackets and transportation are provided. Bring your friends and family to experience this beautiful, unspoiled river. Have an adventure in your own backyard! 12274 Abbott Road, Hiram, 330-569-7621, camphicanoe.com

CAVS ACADEMY SUMMER TOUR

Join the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Cavs Academy Summer Tour, the only official youth basketball program of the Cavaliers. The Summer Tour includes camps, clinics, training and more. Options available for youth ages 3-16, and all skill levels are welcome. Visit cavsyouth.com/summercamps to enroll.

CLAY’S PARK RESORT

Clay’s Park Resort is a destination for outdoor fun in Northeast Ohio. Spend your day swimming at the Adventure Water Park, bouncing high on jumping pillows, or putting around an 18-hole mini golf course. Spend your nights relaxing at your premium campsite or cabin, around a crackling fire. With 500 acres and just a short drive from Cuyahoga Valley National Park and historic Canal Fulton, Clay’s Park offers a breathtaking HOLIDAY HOLLOWS camping experience for everyone. NOV. 23 – JAN. 4 clayspark.com Celebrate the warmth and comfort of home during

the holidays at Glow: Holiday Hollows. Experience the magic of the season with creatively decorated trees, whimsical gingerbread houses, elegant winter plants, and train rides and holiday crafts for children.

CLEVELAND BOTANICAL GARDEN Adults: $15; Children (3 –12): $10 Members: Free

The Cleveland Botanical Garden in University Circle boasts nearly 10 acres of outdoor 11030 EAST BLVD, CLEVELAND, OHIO 216.721.1600 CBGARDEN.ORG/GLOW gardens — such as the Hershey Children’s Garden, which offers fun and engaging nature-play opportunities — and indoor spaces, including the Eleanor Armstrong Smith Glasshouse, which features biomes of the Madagascar spiny desert and Costa Rican rainforest. For more information, visit holdenfg.org. 11/6/2019 9:47:30 AM

CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO

Visit Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and find your wild side. Connect with animals from around the world including giraffes, elephants and rhinos. Meet the new tiger cubs and hand-feed a 17-foot-tall giraffe. Get close with compelling education programs like Keeper for a Day (ages 12 and older) and the Inside Tracks (ages 5 and older) behind-the-scenes tour. Get inspired and help Secure a Future For Wildlife. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is open seven days a week. Visit FutureForWildlife.org.

CLEVELAND PUBLIC SQUARE

Is it time for your family to enjoy safe, socially-distant summer fun? Summer Splash in the Square, presented by the Cleveland Foundation, offers more than six acres of park and a giant splash pad with plenty of room for kids to enjoy the outdoors. Play in the splash pad, roll down Overlook Hill or enjoy touring the gardens. For daily activities and special character appearances, visit clevelandpublicsquare.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram.

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CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

Summer is just around the corner and that means Summer Lit League at Cleveland Public Library is about to begin. Discover A World of What-Ifs with your neighborhood library, June 7 through July 31, Monday through Thursday at 1 p.m. Summer Lit League features fun activities, including take-and-makes, writing workshops, author visits and more for early learners (ages 0-4) and ages 5-11, and teens. Register beginning May 1 at cpl. beanstack.org

CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA

The 2021 Blossom Music Festival will mark a return to in-person concerts after the pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 season. The Cleveland Orchestra will present a mix of classical and pops concerts for audiences in its scenic summer home, Blossom Music Center. For health and safety, audience capacity will be limited and a variety of safety measures will be put in place. Check clevelandorchestra.com for the full festival schedule and health and safety protocols.

GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL Safer summers start at Goldfish. With locations in Fairview Park, Cleveland East Side, Hudson, North Canton and Strongsville, Goldfish Swim School provides swim instruction to children 4 months to age 12 in a family-friendly setting with highly trained instructors, small class sizes and shiver-free 90-degree pools. During the summer months, Goldfish also offers week-long Jump Start Clinics. For more information, visit goldfishswimschool.com

GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER

Great Lakes Science Center heads outside for summer as they introduce Science Under the Sun! Tents overlooking NorthCoast Harbor will house large-scale tinkering, take-apart, and design challenges with rotating STEM themes. On any given day, guests can put their imaginations and engineering skills to work building structures, create original stop-motion animations, and test out their design solutions to fun challenges. Join them starting in May with Weather and Water Month sponsored by Moen! Visit GreatScience.com

GREATER CLEVELAND AQUARIUM

Have you seen the suction cups on a poison dart frog’s toes? Ever watched a garden eel stretch to snatch passing prey? When did you last count the suckers on an octopus’ arm? Get up-close views of moon jellyfish, weedy seadragons, flashlight fish, sand tiger sharks and other amazing aquatic life (but not other guests) at Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Timed entry, limited capacity and advance reservations. Learn more at greaterclevelandaquarium.com.

HOLDEN ARBORETUM

Holden Arboretum in Lake County is home to 3,500 acres of cultivated gardens, woodlands, streams and ponds. For an immersive experience of the forest canopy, guests are invited on the Murch Canopy Walk, a 500-foot-long elevated walkway that is built 65 feet above the forest floor, and the Kalberer Family Emergent Tower, which is approximately 12 stories tall and provides a breathtaking view of the surrounding area all the way to Lake Erie. Whether you decide to visit the arboretum or the Cleveland Botanical Garden (or both) this summer, get in touch with adventure and beauty at two of the region’s most treasured outdoor museums. For more information, visit holdenfg.org.

LAKE ERIE NATURE & SCIENCE CENTER

Spend your summer at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Explore the outdoors, meet resident animals, make new friends and discover the night sky in Schuele Planetarium. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center offers free general admission to indoor and outdoor exhibits on Tuesday through Saturday. Nature-based programming including summer camps, wildlife encounters and planetarium shows will be offered for children and families throughout summer. View offerings, read COVID-19 protocols and complete registration at lensc.org/summer-camps.

LODGE AT GENEVA ON THE LAKE

Lake Erie Canopy Tours is back. It’s go time at Ohio’s most picturesque aerial adventure park. Get ready to plan your summer getaway at Lake Erie Canopy Tours, located at The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake. Get set to experience ziplining tours and courses, and explore the shores of Lake Erie with bikes, kayaks, golf carts and paddle boats. What are you waiting for? Golf cart and kayak rentals are already available, and ziplining opens June 14. Go book your experience at lakeeriecanopytours.com.

LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS

The Lorain County Metro Parks offers a large list of public programs including hikes, animal encounters, educational opportunities, and more. Visit loraincountymetroparks.com to see what’s happening and register today.

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL

Summer days and summer nights are made for Moe’s! At Moe’s they celebrate families and on Sundays, they have fun days with Kids Eat Free with the purchase of an adult entrée. Kids can customize their meal with a kid-sized burrito, taco or quesadilla — cookie and drink included. Available for dine in or takeout. Looking to raise funds for your child’s school, group or troupe? Have a Moe’s taco kit fundraiser and earn 25% of the sales. Email moesfundraisingcle@ gmail.com to get started or visit Mentor, Mayfield Heights or South Euclid location. Locally owned and operated by the O’Hare family. Moes.com

NATURE CENTER AT SHAKER LAKES

What will you discover when you unplug and reconnect with the outdoors? Step into the outdoor classroom nestled in the heart of the Shaker Parklands on Cleveland’s east side. Unleash your curiosity and explore all that Northeast Ohio native habitats have to offer. The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes is free and open to the public. With over two miles of trails, and connecting trails throughout the Shaker Parklands, adventure and discovery await. shakerlakes.org

PINSTRIPES

Family fun for everyone. Pinstripes Cleveland, located in Pinecrest, is the perfect choice for a summer activity. The Pinstripes Kid’s club offers weekday specials for kid-friendly dining and gaming. For ages 12 and younger, kid’s meal choices are $5 and bowling and bocce is $5 per person, per hour. Monday through Thursdays, open to close. 111 Park Ave., Beachwood. Reservations are available at 216-415-8010 or pinstripes.com/cleveland

ROLLHOUSE

The guarantee at RollHouse is “Fun for Everyone”. They have so many options to choose from. In addition, to state-of- the-art bowling, they offer private suites for your events (finally, plan that meeting with your Zoom team!) Enjoy escape rooms, laser tag, virtual reality games and a brand new amazing menu. Skip the wait and book online. (Birthday Parties, lane reservations, cosmic bowling and so much more...) Visit therollhouse.com

ST. JOSEPH PARISH SCHOOL

Registration now open. A Catholic elementary school serving preschool through eighth grade, St. Joseph Parish School offers classes in traditional subjects and includes X-STREAM learning, which like STEM, integrates content subject areas into cohesive learning projects based on real-world applications. Named both a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a Purple Star School for its dedication to military families, SJS also partners with community neighbors including KSU, University Hospitals, Millapore Sigma, and Snapology to provide hands-on discovery across all grade levels. 1909 Third Street, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-928-2151, saintjoe.org/school

STAN HYWET

Learn and play at Stan Hywet. Included free with admission are educational programs like Seiberling Explorers, where families experience a guided adventure throughout the estate. Get up close and personal at the Butterfly exhibit. Seek out hidden clues with geocaching. Climb through the Home of Nature installations. The Playgarden includes a splash pad, playhouse and more. Discovery Days is an informal way to explore the grounds. Scout programs available.Visit stanhywet.org for dates and details.

SUMMIT METRO PARKS

Join the celebration as Summit Metro Parks marks its centennial anniversary in 2021.Take a virtual journey through time, plant a centennial tree, share your Metro Parks story, or enjoy a naturalist-led program. Explore the Centennial Tour by visiting 20 unique Summit Metro Parks locations to earn a free reward! Visit summitmetroparks100.org for details. Summit Metro Parks — Your Back Yard for 100 Years.

THE WILDS – A WORLD-CLASS ANIMAL CONSERVATION CENTER

The Wilds, in Cumberland, OH is the unexpected home of rhinos, giraffes, takin, and other rare and endangered animals.We offer incredible safari adventures from ziplining to horseback riding, and much more for guests to see their favorite animals up close. With so many adventures packed into one place, visitors can make the most of their trip by staying overnight at The Wilds. It’s the perfect family getaway. The Wilds, call 740-638-5030 or visit thewilds.org

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CANAL FULTON CANOE LIVERY 219 W. Cherry St., Canal Fulton 330-854-4008, cfcanoe.com

JELLYSTONE PARK 12712 Hoover Ave. NW, Uniontown 330-877-9800, akroncantonjellystone.com

COUNTRYSIDE CAMPGROUND 2687 State Route 43, Mogadore 330-628-1212, countrysidecampgrounds.com

KAYAK THE BAY 760 Bayview Ave., Put-in-Bay 419-967-0796, kayakthebay.net

CROOKED RIVER ADVENTURES 13468 Main Market Road, Burton 440-834-1778, crookedriveradventures.com

LAKE METROPARKS FISHING Various locations 440-639-7275, lakemetroparks.com

41 DEGREES NORTH COASTAL KAYAK ADVENTURES 1500 Scenic Park Drive, Lakewood 866-529-2541, kayak41north.com

NORTH COAST OUTPOST 4499 Padanarum Road, Geneva, 440-251-8048, thenorthcoastoutpost.com

GRAND RIVER CANOE LIVERY 3825 Fobes Road, Rock Creek 800-632-2663, grandrivercanoe.com GREAT LAKES KAYAKING 14th Street and Broadway, Lorain 440-396-5887 GREAT LAKES WATERSPORTS 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland 216-644-0272, glwatersports.com HINCKLEY LAKE BOATHOUSE & STORE 1 West Drive, Hinckley 330-278-2160, clevelandmetroparks.com

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OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF STATE PARKS & WATERCRAFT Operates 74 state parks throughout Ohio 866-OHIOPARKS, ohiodnr.gov PINE LAKES CAMPGROUND 3001 Hague Road, Orwell 440-437-6218, pinelakescampground.net RIVER CRUISER KAYAKING Various locations in Cleveland 440-539-6611, rivercruiserkayaking.com ROUNDUP LAKE CAMPGROUND 3392 State Route 82, Mantua 330-562-9100, rounduplakecampground.com

SUMMER

Lit League 2021 A World of What-Ifs

June 7 - July 31 | Ages 0-18 Read, log on & earn a chance to win prizes! Explore STEM, creative arts & writing activities with your neighborhood library. Register at cpl.beanstack.org.

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FUN Listings SILVER CREEK BOATHOUSE 5171 S. Medina Line Road, Norton, 330-867-5511, summitmetroparks.org TIMBER RIDGE CAMPGROUND 51900 Portman Road, Amherst 440-965-4113, timberridgecamping.com TRAILHEAD CANOE LIVERY 135 Lake Ave. NW, Massillon 800-226-6349, erniesbikeshop. com/trailhead-canoe-livery WALBORN RESERVOIR MARINA 11324 Price St. NE, Alliance 330-935-0367, starkparks.com/shops/ walborn-marina WEST RIVER PADDLING CO. 655 W. River Road, Vermilion 440-967-5292, westriverkayak.com WILLOW LAKE CAMPGROUND 3935 N. Broadway, Geneva 440-466-0150, willowlakecamping.com

Drive-In Theaters AUT-O-RAMA TWIN DRIVE-IN THEATRE 33395 Lorain Road, North Ridgeville 440-327-9595, autoramadrivein.com

BLUE SKY DRIVE-IN THEATER 959 Broad St., Wadsworth 330-334-1809, blueskydrive-in.com

GET AIR TRAMPOLINE PARK Akron: 330-368-2139 Middleburg Heights: 440-591-6520 getairsports.com

PLAY DAY CAFE 6200 Enterprise Pkwy. #1, Solon 440-248-5790, playdaycafe.com

MAGIC CITY DRIVE-IN THEATER 5602 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Barberton 330-825-4333, magiccitydrive-in.com

GHOSTLY MANOR THRILL CENTER 3319 Milan Road, Sandusky 419-626-4467, ghostlymanor.com

PLAYGROUND WORLD Warrensville Hts.: 440-729-0909 Avon: 440-937-5760 pgworld.com

JUMP N SHOUT 887 W. Main St., Smithville 330-464-2385, jumpnshout.com

PUMP IT UP 1135 W. Maple St., Hartville 330-877-7867, pumpitupparty.com

THE JUMP YARD 13700 York Road, N. Royalton 440-237-8100, jumpyardcleveland.com

SCENE75 CLEVELAND 3688 Center Road, Brunswick 234-803-1100, scene75.com/cleveland

JURASSIC MOUNTAIN 2789 Medina Road, Medina 330-974-1300, jurassicmountain.com

SKY ZONE TRAMPOLINE PARK Boston Heights: 234-249-3030 Highland Heights: 440-467-5867 Westlake: 440-467-5867 skyzone.com

MAYFIELD ROAD DRIVE-IN THEATER 12100 State Route 322, Chardon 440-286-7173, funflick.com/mayfield MIDWAY TWIN DRIVE-IN THEATER 2736 State Route 59, Ravenna 330-296-9829, funflick.com/midway

Indoor Play ADRENALINE MONKEY 26800 Renaissance Pkwy., Cleveland 216-282-3100, adrenalinemonkeyfun.com ALTITUDE TRAMPOLINE PARK 110 Market Drive, Elyria 440-281-9999, altitudeelyria.com CAFE O’PLAY 911 Graham Road, Ste. 27, Stow, 330-400-2089, cafeoplay.com CHUCK E. CHEESE Various locations chuckecheese.com

KIDDIE JUNGLE Locations in Lyndhurst, Mentor and Parma 440-373-7765, kiddiejungle.com MAIN EVENT ENTERTAINMENT 35605 Chester Road, Avon 440-398-0611, mainevent.com MAKE BELIEVE FAMILY FUN CENTER 8303 Day Drive, Parma 440-385-5500, makebelieveparma.com PLAY: CLE 38525 Chester Road, Avon 440-695-3565, playcle.com

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SKYMAX TRAMPOLINE ARENA 7585 Freedom Ave., N. Canton 330-966-4503, skymaxarena.com SPINS BOWL Akron: 330-628-4822 Independence: 216-524-4833 Kent: 330-673-1800 spinsbowl.com TOP GOLF 5820 Rockside Woods Blvd. N., Independence 216-619-2464, topgolf.com/cleveland URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK 160 Rothrock Loop, Akron 330-532-7116, urbanairakron.com

WITTLE TOWN 5296 Detroit Road, Sheffield Village 440-683-6635, wittletown.com XTREME NINJA WARRIOR 1669 W. 130th St., Hinckley 330-441-2887, xtremeninjawarrior.com ZIP CITY 9960 State Hwy. 43, Streetsboro 330-931-4944, zipcityusa.com/cleveland

ROYALTON MUSIC CENTER 10167 Royalton Road, N. Royalton 440-237-9400, royaltonmusic.com SCHOOL OF ROCK Highland Heights: 440-684-7625 Strongsville: 440-572-7655 Westlake: 440-333-7625 schoolofrock.com

YMCA OF GREATER CLEVELAND Various locations clevelandymca.org

Go Karts, Putt-Putt Golf & More ACRES OF FUN 3889 Friendsville Road, Wooster 330-345-4386, acresoffun.com

ADVENTURE ZONE 5600 Lake Road E., Geneva-on-the-Lake 440-466-3555, adventurezonefun.com AIRPORT GO-KARTS 16208 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, 216-265-0750, airportgokarts.com ALIEN VACATION MINI GOLF 260 S. Court St., Medina 330-721-1224, alienvacationminigolf.com

Lessons & Learning BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org FAIRMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS 8400 Fairmount Road, Novelty 440-338-3171, fairmountcenter.org FINE ARTS ASSOCIATION 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby 440-951-7500, fineartsassociation.org MAGICAL THEATRE COMPANY 565 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton 330-848-3708, magicaltheatre.org THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT 11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland 216-421-5806, themusicsettlement.org

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FUN Listings BASEBALL BATTING CAGES AT BRECKSVILLE 7033 Mill Road, Brecksville 440-838-5138, brecksvillebatting.com BOSS PRO KARTING 18301 Brookpark Road, Cleveland 216-938-6335, bossprokarting.com BUZZARD COVE 1053 Bellus Road, Hinckley 330-278-2384, buzzardcove.com CHIP’S CLUBHOUSE 214 5th Ave., Chardon 440-285-3456, chipsclubhouse.com DOWNVIEW SPORTS CENTER 1621 Bailey Road, Cuyahoga Falls 330-971-8418, cityofcf.com FUN-N-STUFF AMUSEMENT PARK 661 Highland Road, Macedonia 330-467-0820, fun-n-stuff.com THE GOLF DOME 8198 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls 440-543-1211, thegolfdome.com HIGH VOLTAGE INDOOR KARTING 333 Foundry St., Medina 330-333-9000, highvoltagekarting.com RINKY DINK FAMILY FUN CENTER 2390 Medina Road, Medina 330-239-1567, rinkydinkminigolf.com SCENE75 CLEVELAND 3688 Center Road, Brunswick 234-803-1100, scene75.com/cleveland SLUGGERS & PUTTERS 333 Lafayette Drive NW, Canal Fulton 330-854-6999, sluggers-putters.com SWEETIES GOLFLAND 6770 Brookpark Road, Cleveland 216-472-1340, sweetiesgolfland.com

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FRI. JULY 09 Silver Creek SAT. JULY 10 Backtraxx FRI. JULY 16 Fabulous Voices

Join us for

FRI. JULY 23 Blue Lunch SAT. JULY 24 Xcetera FRI. JULY 30 Bennie Jackson's Masterpiece SAT. JULY 31 Swizzle Stick Band FRI. AUG. 06 Eli's Coming SAT. AUG. 07 Clocktower Band

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS | 7-9PM On the first & Main Green Scan or visit, FirstandMainHudson.com for concert information.

FRI. AUG. 13 Jump The Gun SAT. AUG. 14 Funkology FRI. AUG. 20 Blueshift SAT. AUG. 21 Yearbook FRI. AUG. 27 No Moss Band

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FUN Listings SWINGS-N-THINGS 8501 Stearns Road, Olmsted Township 440-235-4420, sntfun.com

MEDINA COUNTY FAIR Aug. 2-8 720 W. Smith Road, Medina medinaohiofair.com

County Fairs

OHIO STATE FAIR July 28-Aug. 8 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus ohiostatefair.com

CUYAHOGA COUNTY FAIR Aug. 10-15 19201 East Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, cuyfair.com GREAT GEAUGA COUNTY FAIR Sept. 2-6 14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton geaugafair.com LAKE COUNTY FAIR July 27-Aug. 1 1301 Mentor Ave., Painesville lakecountyfair.org

Get social!

LORAIN COUNTY FAIR Aug. 22-29 23000 Fairgrounds Road, Wellington loraincountyfair.com

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PORTAGE COUNTY RANDOLPH FAIR Aug. 24-29 4215 Fairground Road, Atwater randolphfair.com STARK COUNTY FAIR TBD 305 Wertz Ave., Canton starkcountyfair.com SUMMIT COUNTY FAIR TBD 229 E. Howe Road, Tallmadge summitfair.com

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